SOUTHERN POLITICS

In the sixities, when I was a young North Carolinian, southern politics was democratic and our representatives were known by their first names.

Although Richard M. Weaver is well known in academic circles as a rhetorician, his cultural criticism, particularly that found in his National Review writings, reveals a great deal about his political philosophy and his rhetoric.

The Reconstruction period from 1863 to 1877 saw legislation aimed at integrating blacks into society as equals to whites. Though promising, the opportunities for black advancement were stifled by state and local laws during the Jim Crow era that followed.

A look at how religion plays such a big part in politics, and how elections over the past 30 years have been influenced by it.

A brief book review of The Southern Lady: From Pedestal to Politics, 1830-1930 by Anne Firor Scott.

Southern writers bring more to the floor of humanity than some present day award winning writers.

This Is a book Review of Authoritarianism and Polarization in American Politics.

What to expect at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. History, campus experience, community, and economic welfare are all important elements to consider when attending Southern Illinois University Carbondale for the first time.

Here are some basic facts about Morel hunting in Southern Indiana, as well as a few great tips to give you a successful mushroom season this spring.

Born and raised in Tennessee, then choosing to go to college in Mississippi, I know a thing or two about life as a southerner. I am taking a class on The South in Film, which showed me that some aspects remain misunderstood.

Senator Barack Obama stopped in on southern Virginia on Wednesday, Aug. 20.

At their annual meeting on June 10th, delegates to the Southern Baptist Convention elected Dr. Johnny Hunt of First Baptist Church of Woodstock, Georgia as their new President. Hunt's election comes at a critical juncture for Southern Baptists.

A Wedge Issue is an social or cultural issue that galvanizes voters who to vote against their economic interest, by peeling off those voters on divisive, controversial issues. A Progressive perspective.

It's the time of year for predictions for the upcoming year. We offer the following for politics in the spirit of being, if often in error, never in doubt.

This is an article on the zip codes people in Southern California use to define themselves and others. When a new area code is made, some major class shifting tends to occur.

The election of 1966 marked a turning point in Georgia politics. The first Republican gubernatorial candidate of the century, a dark-horse segregationist Democrat, and a write-in campaign on behalf of a former governor made for an exciting and unique chain of events.

Here are three book series featuring vampires in unexpected settings plus one outstanding book on it’s own and a tip for future reading.

An analysis of the clash between traditional beliefs and new ideas, specifically as seen in science fiction and politics.

A research paper comparing Robert Toombs' argument for secession and Alexander Stevens' original argument against it, evaluating both as having distinct interpretations of the Constitution.

I do admit that my personal life experience has shown me that many Evangelical Southern Baptists, much like Amy Brantley, are not bona fide nut cases or closet Nazis. Too bad. Kind of spoils the fun.

Journaling exercise based on the book Bordering on Chaos. I discuss the dynamics of current (late 20th century, early 21st century) politics in Mexico. Created for an honors business course.

Jean Toomer and Zora Neale Hurston's writing were heavily influenced on the American South and the small southern town.